These are believed to have fewer tendencies in inducing drug resistance

04 June 2020 The Science and Engineering Research Board (SERB) has approved support for a study by the National Centre for Veterinary Type Cultures (NCVTC), ICAR-NRC from Hisar in Haryana, which will screen their library of 94 small molecule chemical inhibitors for antivirals against coronaviruses.

30 May 2020 Scientists from Institute of Advanced Study in Science and Technology (IASST) an autonomous institute of the Department of Science & Technology,Govt. of India have developed a pH-responsive smart bandage that can deliver the medicine applied in the wound at the pH that is suitable for the wound. The scientists have developed the delivery system by fabricating a nanotechnology-based cotton patch that uses cheap and sustainable materials like cotton and jute.

27 May 2020 Rice is one of the main staple foods across the world since it has very high carbohydrate content and provides instant energy. In Southeast Asia, where it is consumed more than in the other part of the world, it accounts for more than 75% of the calorie intake. India has the largest area under rice crop cultivation: almost all States grow rice. However, it suffers from a problem of low productivity.

26 May 2020 Scientists from Raman Research Institute (RRI), an autonomous institute under the Department of Science &Technology along with IISER Pune and Paris Diderot University, have found out that spectrin, which are flexible rod-shaped molecules present in axons, act as ‘shock absorbers’ to protect axons from stretch-induced damage.

The study can help in understanding and treatment of concussion from head injuries as well as stretch-induced nerve injuries.

Bhopal: On Saturday, May 9, 2020, Governor Shri Lalji Tandon has asked the University Grants Commission to extend the programs sponsored by the Grants Commission for 6 months.

He has said that the activities of universities have been affected by the lock-down caused by Kovid-19 in various countries of India and the world. In these circumstances, it will not be appropriate to follow the prescribed time-limit of utilization certificate of projects sponsored by University Grants Commission.

DRDO Introduces two new products to enable COVID-19 disinfection process
17 April 2020 - Defense Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) in its continuous quest to contribute towards fight against COVID-19, has been developing several solutions from its existing arsenal of technologies and experience. These consist of innovations and quickly configuring the products for present requirements. Today DRDO has introduced two products which can enhance the operations at public places during the pandemic.

VALBIOTIS Accelerates Its Pipeline Clinical Development in New Indications: Cardiovascular and Hepatic Steatosis Risk Reduction
Launch of a Phase II clinical trial in the third quarter of 2020 evaluating the effect of TOTUM-070 in reducing LDL-cholesterol, a risk factor for cardiovascular disease, in mild to moderate hypercholesterolemic patients;
Launch of a Phase II clinical trial in the fourth quarter of 2020 evaluating the effect of TOTUM-854 in reducing arterial hypertension, a risk factor for cardiovascular disease, in patients with mild to moderate hypertension;